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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.80, 6,039.54 and 1,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.80, 6,039.54 and 1,253.28 is: 1,879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.80 : 6,039.54 = 1,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.80/6,039.54 = 1,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.80x = 6,039.54 × 1,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.80x = 7,569,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,234.69/4,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.25

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